Aag (1948): Cast & Plot
Aag is a 1948 romantic drama starring Raj Kapoor as Kewal, Shashi Kapoor and Kamal Kapoor. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 18m (138 min)
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- R.K. Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aag About?
The premise of Aag without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man obsessed over two things, the theater and a childhood friend, recounts his life story to his new bride.
Aag Cast & Characters
Raj Kapoor leads the cast as Kewal, with Shashi Kapoor as Young Kewal Khanna and Kamal Kapoor as Kewal Khanna's father.
- Raj Kapoor as Kewal
- Shashi Kapoor as Young Kewal Khanna
- Kamal Kapoor as Kewal Khanna's father
- Nargis as Nimmi
Also Starring in Aag
· 3 more- Nigar Sultana Nirmala
- Kamini Kaushal Miss Nirmala
- Premnath Malhotra Rajan
Aag Plot Summary
What happens in Aag from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens on a wedding night, when Sudha recoils in horror at the sight of the groom’s burnt, disfigured face. The moment is enough to pause a ceremony, but the groom shifts the moment into storytelling. He begins a long flashback, inviting Sudha (and the audience) to witness the life that shaped his scarred appearance. The tale centers on a boy named Kewal, whose heart beats for theatre even though he comes from a lineage of lawyers. In the very first pages of his story, the young Kewal Shashi Kapoor is deeply drawn to the stage; he dreams of creating a theatre company, writing plays, and starring in them, with his childhood muse Nirmala, nicknamed Nimmi Nargis as the female lead.
Full summary
The whole story of Aag, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Aag?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays Kewal, the aspiring playwright?
Aag Also Known As
Also known as “მოციმციმე ვნება”.
- Also known as
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- მოციმციმე ვნება
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Aag FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aag, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aag?
Aag runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Aag released?
Aag was released on August 6, 1948.
Who is in the cast of Aag?
Aag stars Raj Kapoor as Kewal, Shashi Kapoor as Young Kewal Khanna and Kamal Kapoor as Kewal Khanna's father, among 7 credited actors.
Does Aag have a post-credit scene?
No. Aag has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Aag in?
The original language of Aag is Hindi.
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